Master of Science in Applied Physics

32 credit hours

Comprehensive examination

The Master of Science in Applied Physics is a rigorous graduate degree program designed specifically for the undergraduate engineering major. The traditional Bachelor of Science degree in engineering only requires about one year of university physics. This is not enough time to be exposed to the physics of the 21st century. This becomes a serious deficiency for those engineering students seeking careers in the nanotechnology industry or those pursuing advanced degrees in fields where a solid knowledge of physics is required. The fields of laser technology, optics, semi-conductors, nuclear energy, nanofabrication, and biotechnology all demand applied physics. IIT’s Master of Science in Applied Physics is designed to provide the undergraduate engineering major with this fundamental knowledge of physics that they need for a successful career.

For students in the IIT-Paris double degree program, the program can be completed in one calendar year by taking classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For students enrolled in undergraduate engineering on IIT’s main campus, there is the option of earning a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Applied Physics in just five years through a co-terminal degree program.